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Small School: Big Time Hoops
by Jovahn Masters
There are 351 NCAA D-1 Basketball programs. Every athlete, and coach dreams of playing at the D1 level but only about 1% get the opportunity to. This podcast focuses on those outside that 1%. The Small School: Big Time Hoops podcast dives deep into discussion with current athletes and coaches that are shining on and off-the court outside of the D-1 level. Hear from coaches and athletes about how they got to where they are, what it is like playing at their level, and the benefits/challenges that go with it.
Episodes
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Jenna Santi William Penn WBB
The Head WBB Coach at William Penn Jenna Santi joins the pod! She is the brand new HC at her Alma Mater. We talk about the whirlwind that this off season has been. We also talk about her HS and College playing days, her experience as a GA and AC at William Penn and then what to expect from her in...
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Justin Weiland Upper Iowa WBB
Upper Iowa assistant coach Justin Weiland joins the pod! We talk about his start in coaching as a practice player and AAU coach. We also talk about how he quickly became a HC and the successes/challenges that came during that time. Finally we talk about his stops in the NSIC conference and the…
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Chelsea DeVille Bemidji State
The Head WBB Coach at Bemidji State University Chelsea Deville joins the pod! We talk about her journey as a highly decorated player in SD before attending Augustana University. We also reminisce on her time as a GA, AC and Associate HC at Sioux Falls. Finally, we talk about her journey to…
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Jacqueline Kestner UVA Wise
Assistant Coach and Recruiting Coordinator at UVA Wise Jacqueline Kestner joins the podcast. We talk about her playing career, how she got into coaching and her time at UVA Wise. We also talk about different positions within a coaching staff, and some of the obstacles coaches face. DISCLAIMER:...
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Sam Pearson Missouri Baptist WBB
The Head WBB Coach at Missouri Baptist University Sam Pearson joins the pod! We talk about his playing career which had a lot of twists and turns. We also talk about how faith and adversity helped him get to where he is now. Finally we talk about his time at Missouri Baptist, March Madness and…
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Brita Hand Briar Cliff WBB
The Head WBB Coach at Briar Cliff University Brita Hand joins the pod! We talk about her coaching start as a student assistant through her time as both a GA and a full time assistant. We talk about Briar Cliff, this past season, COVID and much more! Thank you for tuning in!
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Rachelle Sayers Carroll (MT) WBB
The Head WBB Coach at Carroll College in Helena, Montana Rachelle Sayers joins the pod! We talk about her playing days at D1 Weber State where she was a multiple time All-Conference performer. We also talk about her time as an assistant and an associate HC at the D1 Level. Finally we take a deep...
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Caleb Johnson Olivet Nazerene WBB
A WBB assistant coach from Olivet Nazerene in Bourbonnais, Illinois Caleb Johnson the pod. We talk about his coaching journey (which began as a manager), what his time as a GA was like, “The System” and why he thinks Olivet Nazerene is special. It was great talking to a fellow Packer fan. Thank…
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Talisha Washington Westminster (MO) WBB
The Head Women’s Basketball Coach at Westminster College in Fulton, MO Talisha Washington joins the pod! We talk about her playing days at Westminster, how she became the HC at her Alma mater, what she has learned in the year + she has been there and more! Big thank you to coach for joining the pod!
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Antonio Rivas Dominican WBB
First year Head WBB coach at Dominican University in River Forest, Illinois Antonio Rivas joins the pod. We talk about his journey, which began at a young age. We also talk about how he became the head coach through a pandemic, what he hopes to see during year 1, and what the pandemic has taught...
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Scott Post Barclay WBB
The Head Women’s Basketball Coach at Barclay College Scott Post joins the pod! He talks to me about his unique coaching journey (which didn’t start until he was 38 years old). He also talks to me about Barclay, his team, and what he has learned over this last year. Heading into year 1 he is fired...
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Kaserra Owens Pitt-Bradford WBB
The Head Women’s Basketball coach at the University of Pitt- Bradford Kaserra Owens joins the pod. We talk about her quick rise from assistant coach to HC, her time as a player at Pitt Bradford, what she expects in year two for her program and much more! It was great getting to know Kaserra!…
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Adam Hocking Clarke WBB
The lead assistant at Clarke University in Dubuque, Iowa Adam Hocking joins the pod. We talk about his unique journey which began at the middle school level, and how he ended up at Clarke University. We also talked about what makes Clarke special, what he is looking forward to this upcoming…
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Kelly McNiff UW- Platteville WBB Episode 2
The Head Women’s Basketball Coach at UW- Platteville in Platteville, Wisconsin Kelly McNiff joins the pod! She is back for more! She updates me on how life has been during the pandemic, how she has continued to grow throughout and what she has done to stay positive. We also talk about her...
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Lindsay Woolley Montana Western WBB
The Head Women’s Basketball coach at the University of Montana Western Lindsay Woolley joins the pod. We talk about his coaching journey, which includes stops on both the men’s and women’s side. We also talk about the program he has been able to build at Montana Western and what it is like to…
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Seth McDowell Harris Stowe State WBB
The Head Women’s Basketball Coach at Harris Stowe STate in St. Louis, MO Seth McDowell joins the pod! We talk about his journey from D1 Football Player to Head Women’s Basketball Coach. We talk about the journey he experienced in between, and why he is grateful to get to do what he loves. He also...
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Taylor Possail Columbia WBB
The Head Women’s Basketball Coach at Columbia College in Columbia, Missouri Taylor Possail joins the pod. We talk about his journey from volunteer coach to head coach of the #1 team in the nation. He shares some of the things he learned along the way, and also talks about how he has continued to...
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Amber Peterson Lakeland WBB
The Head Women’s Basketball Coach at Lakeland University in Plymouth, Wisconsin Amber Peterson joins the pod! We talk about her journey from player to coach which has brought her across the country, how she found a home at Lakeland and why she is optimistic about year 1 as the HC at Lakeland...
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Layton Westmoreland McMurry WBB
The Assistant Women’s Basketball Coach at McMurry University in Abilene, Texas Layton Westmoreland joins the pod. We talk about his journey which includes coaching at the HS, College and WNBA level. We also talk about what he thinks makes McMurry special, why he is optimistic about this upcoming...
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Kylee Gorby Spalding WBB
The Head Women’s Basketball Coach at Spalding University in Louisville, Kentucky Kylee Gorby. We talk about her playing days at the NAIA level, how she got into coaching and the sacrifices that came with it. We also talk about how faith led her to Spalding and how it keeps her focused during…
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Fletcher Brown Maine at Fort Kent WBB
The University of Maine at Fort Kent Head Women’s Basketball Coach Fletcher Brown joins the pod. We talk about his journey which includes going coast to coast, the success he has achieved at UMFK (National Championship Appearance) as well as how he has used this time to grow. After meeting…
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Cassie Lastivka Wilmington WBB
Wilmington College (Wilmington, Ohio) Assistant Women’s Basketball Coach Cassie Lastivka joins the pod. We talk about her journey to Wilmington, the AAU scene, what drew her to Wilmington and why she is excited about this upcoming season. As always thank you for tuning in! Enjoy!
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Jordan Olufson Webster WBB
The Head Women’s Basketball Coach at Webster University in St. Louis, MO Jordan Olufson joins the pod. Coach “O” and I talk about his journey to Webster, his success that he has had since he has been there as well as why he is optimistic about this upcoming year. We talk a little bit about faith,...
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Gabby Holko Susquehanna WBB
The Head Women’s Basketball Coach at Susquehanna University in Selinsgrove PA, Gabby Holko joins the pod! We talk about her journey, which includes a stellar D3 playing career, stops as a GA + a D3 and Juco Assistant before landing her first HC position! We talk about her first year at SU, how…
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Shelby Wheeler Pikeville WBB
The Associate Head Coach at Pikeville University in Pikeville, Kentucky Shelby Wheeler joins the pod! She shares about her experiences along her journey which includes a stop at D1 Stetson University as a manager and then as the DOBO! We also talk about what she thinks makes Pikeville special…
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Hernando Planells William Jessup WBB
The Head Women’s Basketball Coach at William Jessup University in Rocklin, California Hernando Planells joins the pod! He shares about his extensive coaching career which includes currently serving as the HC of William Jessup, the HC of the New Zealand U19 National Team as well as previously...
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Rachel Swartz Davis & Elkins WBB
The Head Women’s Basketball Coach at Davis & Elkins in Elkins, West Virginia Rachel Swartz joins the pod. She is heading into year 1 as a collegiate HC. She has had an extensive playing and coaching career at a variety of levels. A four year player at D1 Missouri State, she got her start coaching...
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Jeff Hans Thomas More WBB
The Head Women’s Basketball Coach at Thomas More University in Crestview Hills, Kentucky Jeff Hans joins the podcast. Coach Hans has led Thomas More to unprecedented heights in his 9 years as head coach. 229-21 record, Two National Championships (W/Two Undefeated Seasons), 7 conference...
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Amy Eagan Drury WBB
The Head Women’s Basketball Coach at Drury University in Springfield, Missouri Amy Eagan joins the pod. She inherits a program that is coming off of a 32-0 season in her only season as an assistant coach in the program. Prior to her time at Drury she was the head coach at Truman State, her Alma...
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Charlie Averkamp Hillsdale WBB
The Head Women’s Basketball Coach at Hillsdale College in Hillsdale, Michigan Charlie Averkamp joins the pod. He finds himself in a unique position taking the head coaching position during a pandemic. We talk about how this has been a unique transition for him. We relive his time at Benedictine...
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Bob Amsberry Wartburg WBB
The Head Women’s Basketball Coach at Wartburg College in Waverly, Iowa Bob Amsberry joins the pod. With over 20 years of head coaching experience and 400+ wins he shares the triumphs and struggles he has faced as a coach. We talk about life before coaching and how one chance encounter changed his...
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Justin Heinzen Loras WBB
The Head Womens Basketball Coach at Loras College in Dubuque, Iowa Justin Heinzen joins the pod. Heading into year 14 as the head coach at Loras he has amassed a 202-122 record with 12 winning seasons, 2 conference championships and 3 NCAA Tournament Appearances. The last two years the DuHawks…
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Drew Olson Concordia Nebraska WBB
The Head Womens Basketball Coach at NAIA Concordia Nebraska Drew Olson joins the pod. Concordia is a perennial championship contender under Coach Olson. During his time at Concordia he has amassed a 385-98 record to go along with a national championship and two national runner ups. We talk about...
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Sam Hoyt Michigan Tech WBB
The Head Women’s Basketball Coach at D2 Michigan Tech Sam Hoyt joins the pod. The Huskies are one of the perennial powers in the GLIAC. Coach Hoyt is no stranger to success. During her playing days at Michigan Tech she amassed a 103-22 record with a national championship game appearance. She was...
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Lori Fish St. Cloud State WBB
The Head Women’s Basketball Coach at St. Cloud State University Lori Fish joins the pod. The Huskies are coming off of a 23-7 season which saw them win the conference tournament for the first time since 2008-09. We talk about that accomplishment and what it was like having that opportunity taken...
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Brad Fischer University of Wisconsin - Oshkosh WBB
The Head Women’s Basketball Coach at the University of Wisconsin - Oshkosh Brad Fischer joins the pod. UW- Oshkosh and Fischer are the benchmark for success in women’s basketball in the state of Wisconsin. Fischer’s accolades as the head coach at UWO: 185-47, 20+ wins each season, 7 First or…
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Lauren Busalacchi Ripon WBB
The Head Women’s Basketball Coach at Ripon College in Ripon, Wisconsin Lauren Busalacchi joins the pod. Ripon is coming off of a 20 win season and their 4th straight with 17+ wins. We talked a lot about her ability to create culture and what has allowed her to be so successful at Ripon. We also...
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Chaia Huff Edgewood WBB
The Head Women’s Basketball Coach at Edgewood College in Madison, Wisconsin Chaia Huff Joins the pod. Coach Huff is coming off her most successful season as the head coach at Edgewood finishing the year 25-3. A truly remarkable feat for a program that just four years ago went 0-25. We talk about...
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Kelly McNiff University of Wisconsin - Platteville WBB
The Head Women’s Basketball Coach at the University of Wisconsin - Platteville Kelly McNiff joins the pod. Coach McNiff is coming off of her first year as a collegiate head coach. Hear from her about her time as a player at UW-Oshkosh, where she finished with a 98-15 record. We also discuss her...
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Blake DuDonis University Of Wisconsin - River Falls
The Head Women’s Basketball Coach at the University of Wisconsin - River Falls Blake DuDonis joins the pod. Coach DuDonis is coming off of year #1 as a collegiate head coach. Hear from him about his experiences as a D-1 assistant, SEC analyst and scout for the Washington Mystics. We also discuss...
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David Moe Dakota State WBB
The Head Womens Basketball Coach at Dakota State Dave Moe joins the pod. Coach Moe led the Trojans to a 17-14 record, 10 game winning streak and a conference final four appearance in year three at DSU. Hear from him about his experiences at both Mayville State and Dakota State, and how taking…
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Viterbo Head Coach Lionel Jones
The Head Womens Basketball Coach at Viterbo University Lionel Jones joins the Pod for Episode #1. We talk about how he led the V-Hawks to the conference championship game in just his second year as head coach, how he is known for rebuilding programs, and where he sees his program heading in the...
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The Opening Tip
Hear why Jovahn Masters, Viterbo Women’s Basketball Assistant Coach decided to create the Small School: Big Time Hoops Podcast.
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
There are 351 NCAA D-1 Basketball programs. Every athlete, and coach dreams of playing at the D1 level but only about 1% get the opportunity to. This podcast focuses on those outside that 1%. The Small School: Big Time Hoops podcast dives deep into discussion with current athletes and coaches that are shining on and off-the court outside of the D-1 level. Hear from coaches and athletes about how they got to where they are, what it is like playing at their level, and the benefits/challenges that go with it.
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There are 351 NCAA D-1 Basketball programs. Every athlete, and coach dreams of playing at the D1 level but only about 1% get the opportunity to. This podcast focuses on those outside that 1%. The Small School: Big Time Hoops podcast dives deep into discussion with current athletes and coaches that...
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